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The Surgery will be closed from 3.30 pm until 6.30 pm on Thursday 28th March 2019 for mandatory staff training.

Medical Care when we're closed ...

NHS 111 If you require medical help, please call the NHS 111 service on 111. This service is for urgent medical situations or if you or a member of your family becomes ill and you are concerned.

Local Pharmacist Your local pharmacist is often able to help you with mild medical ailments.

999 If you injury or illness is severe or if you have had a serious accident, telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance. Alternatively visit your local A&E department.

Walk-in Centre. There is a weekend clinic in the local area for holidaymakers, people without a permanent registered GP or those seeking treatment outside of normal surgery hours. There are no telephone bookings - you just turn up and are allocated an appointment on arrival. Please bear in mind that these clinics can be extremely busy and you may have a long wait to be seen. The weekend Walk-in Centre is at:

YOUR PHARMACY TEAM CAN HELP YOU WITH MINOR HEALTH CONCERNS

They're healthcare experts who can give you clinical advice, right there and then. And if symptoms suggest it's more serious, they'll ensure you get the help you need.

We all know that looking after yourself is probably the most important aspect of health care. Taking regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, avoiding cigarettes, excess alcohol and obesity are all very important.

Smoking

We strongly advise our patients to avoid smoking but we do not in any way discriminate against smokers. If you need help to stop smoking then please discuss this with your doctor, nurse or Health Visitor who will give you more details regarding Smokestop Clinics and available help. Smokestop Groups contact Bournemouth Smokestop on 436866.

Alcohol

The current recommended maximum “healthy” intake of alcohol is 21 units/week for a man, or 14 units/week for a woman. (1 unit = half a pint of beer or 1 glass of wine or 1 single measure of spirits).

Exercise

We advise exercise sufficient to cause mild breathlessness for 20 minutes 3 times a week.

Diet

Avoid crash diets. Instead try to develop a healthy eating pattern that avoids weight gain, is high in fibre and low in sugars and animal fats.